Logistics & Transportation Manager
About The Position
The Logistics & Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing all outbound and inbound transportation operations, distribution logistics, and supply chain coordination within a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of raw materials and finished goods while maintaining strict adherence to food safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The position plays a critical role in optimizing logistics networks, managing carrier relationships, ensuring on-time delivery, and mitigating operational and compliance risks across the supply chain.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field (preferred).
- 2+ years of logistics, transportation, or warehouse planning experience, ideally within food or beverage manufacturing.
- Solid understanding of food safety, traceability, and warehouse best practices.
- Proficiency with ERP/WMS systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset able to think on your feet and adapt in a fast-changing environment.
- Passion for teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and manage transportation for sales, transfer, and purchase orders, including carrier selection, routing, and multi-stop coordination.
- Coordinate inbound deliveries of raw materials and outbound shipments of finished goods in alignment with production and customer schedules.
- Coordinate and manage all outbound shipments, including rate negotiation with carriers, scheduling pickup and delivery appointments, and responsible for all shipping documentation accuracy (BOLs, Pallets, Placards, etc.)
- Track and trace shipments, proactively identifying delivery risks and communicating updates to internal and external stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, 3PL partners, and external storage facilities to ensure reliable and on-time performance.
- Monitor logistics KPIs (on-time delivery, routing compliance, tender acceptance) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review freight costs, rates, and accessorial charges to optimize cost efficiency and ensure financial accuracy.
- Oversee inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliations, and ERP/WMS reporting to support traceability and recall readiness.
- Collaborate closely with production, procurement, and quality teams to align warehouse and transportation priorities.
- Lead or support logistics improvement and cost-savings projects that enhance service levels and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and company standards, including OSHA and handling of food-grade materials.
- Maintain and continuously improve departmental SOPs to strengthen consistency and performance across logistics operations.
- Act as a problem-solver for transportation issues, proposing alternatives, and ensuring minimal operational disruption.
- Manage warehouse and logistics team members (warehouse clerk/drivers), directing daily responsibilities and weekly work schedule.
Benefits
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
